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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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